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Our Beautiful Spike,
Born September 1987
Died December 27, 2001 @ 3 pm

Hi: My family adopted two dogs from the shelter, in 1989 - Spike a collie mix left at the shelter because the family was moving, and in 1991 - Buffy a spaniel mix left at the shelter because her owner worked a lot and didn't have time for her. We lost Spike on December 27, 2001, his body just started shutting down and Buffy to diabetes February 2, 2004.

They were both six-month-old pups respectively at the time of adoption. They gave us the best joy. They both loved to swim and we lived on the water so that was an every day event. Buffy loved to chase squirrels and she was an excellent mouser; they never got away. Spike loved to go ice fishing and guard the catch of the day. They were both perfect around the kids and protected them completely. Bed hogs was an understatement and sometimes getting a spot to sleep at night was almost impossible. Spike was so proud after a grooming (cut and shampoo) and would prance around with such pride, as though he was the most beautiful thing in the world. As for Buffy, my husband had nick named her Miss Piggy because if there was mud to be found she knew where to go.

They had become as much a part of the family as anything could be. The photos were each taken within 6 months of each of their death.

The Rainbow Bridge

By the edge of a forest,
At the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow,
Where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land,
They wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer,
In pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole,
Their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored,
Their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed,
With strength imbued.....

.....They romp through the grass,
Without even a care,
Until one day, they stop,
And sniff the air.

All ears prick forward,
Eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden,
One breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met.
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other,
These friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in their heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then,
Side by side,
They cross over…..
Together.

Sadly miss,
Keith Wanita Tiffany and Ethan

If it should be that I grow weak

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day more, than all the rest,
Your love for me, must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer so,
The time has come, please let me go.....

....Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me until the end,
I know in time that you will see,
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve, it must be you,
Who had this painful thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

Sadly missed,
Keith, Wanita, Tiffany and Ethan